Teen Number Math Centers- Math Activities for Numbers 11-20

Make teen numbers fun, hands-on, and easy to teach with these 4 engaging winter-themed math centers! These low-prep activities are perfect for helping students identify, build, represent, and compose numbers 11–20 — all while staying in the seasonal spirit.

❄️ What's Included:

Each center includes easy-to-prep materials (no tiny pieces or tricky cuts!) and a recording sheet to track student understanding.

1️⃣ Missing Snowflake

Students complete number sequences by finding the missing number snowflakes.

➡️ Skills: Number order, sequencing

📝 Recording Tool: Students write the complete sequence.

2️⃣ Marshmallow Ten Frames

Draw a teen number and build it on a ten frame mat using marshmallows or counters.

➡️ Skills: Number representation, ten frame fluency

📝 Recording Tool: Students record the number and fill in ten frames.

3️⃣ Spin a Snowman

Use the spinner to spin a teen number. Find two snowball towers that represent it (e.g., 10 and ___ make ___).

➡️ Skills: Composing teen numbers, base-ten understanding

📝 Recording Tool: Write the number equation (without symbols) in a sentence format.

4️⃣ Mitten 10 Frame Match

Match number mittens with 10-frame mittens. Record the corresponding letter code.

➡️ Skills: 1:1 correspondence, ten frame recognition, matching quantities to numerals

📝 Recording Tool: Write matched letters next to each number mitten.

❄️ Why Teachers Love It:

✅ No-fuss prep — just print and go

✅ Visual, tactile learning for young mathematicians

✅ Recording tools included to check student progress

✅ Perfect for winter math centers, small groups, or early finishers

✅ Aligned with K math standards for composing and representing numbers 11–20

🧠 Note: These centers do not include written equations, making them ideal for earlier in the school year before formal addition is introduced.